Calories in Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese
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Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese contains 246 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (204 g) provides about 502 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 154 kcal per 100 g across 173 foods.
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for selenium, 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 20% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.1 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 262 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.8 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.7 g | |
| Protein C | 6.9 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 45 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.58 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 24.4 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 81 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 11.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 98 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 100 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 53 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.83 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 20.9 µg | 38% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 53%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.9 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber1.3 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat14.4 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium262 mgbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.084 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.41 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.84 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.72 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.078 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 23 µg |
| Retinol C | 43 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 11 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 42 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachos, NFS | 265 | 7.6 g | 23.8 g | 15.8 g |
| Pot pie, chicken | 255 | 9.2 g | 24 g | 13.5 g |
| Pot pie, beef | 271 | 8.9 g | 24 g | 15.4 g |
| Biscuit with gravy | 224 | 6.2 g | 17 g | 14.7 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese and frankfurters or hot dogs | 209 | 6.2 g | 18.7 g | 12.2 g |
| Falafel sandwich | 265 | 6.2 g | 27 g | 14.8 g |
| Pizza, cheese and vegetables, gluten-free thin crust | 223 | 7.2 g | 22.7 g | 11.6 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with egg | 215 | 5.2 g | 22.5 g | 11.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in macaroni or pasta salad with cheese?
100 g of macaroni or pasta salad with cheese has 246 kcal. 1 cup (204 g): about 502 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni or pasta salad with cheese?
Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese contains 6.9 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.1 g in 1 cup (204 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.8 g).
How many carbs are in macaroni or pasta salad with cheese?
Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese has 21.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni or pasta salad with cheese?
Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese contains 14.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macaroni or pasta salad with cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (38% DV), Vitamin K (20% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (15% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macaroni or pasta salad with cheese?
100 g contains 262 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708947. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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